Abhishek Prabhu

About Abhishek Prabhu

With over 11 years of expertise in Learning Experience Design and Development, I have a proven track record of driving impactful, business-aligned learning solutions across diverse domains. From industry-specific training to cutting-edge SaaS product education, DevOps, DataOps, and behavioral communication programs, I have successfully led end-to-end learning initiatives—from inception to execution.Throughout my career, I have managed high-performing teams of instructional designers and trainers, delivering agile, competency-driven learning programs in fast-paced, complex environments. My experience spans strategic learning design, effort estimation, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensuring every learning initiative not only enhances learner capability but also delivers measurable business impact.At Accenture, I lead multiple learning projects, aligning instructional strategies with organizational objectives while leveraging rapid authoring tools and content creation platforms to optimize program reach and ROI. My ability to blend instructional expertise with strategic vision enables me to transform learning concepts into high-quality, scalable solutions that drive long-term success.

Experience

1. Instructional Design Specialist Consultant

   Accenture

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Leading a team of instructional designers and senior instructional designers, driving the development of innovative learning programs.Spearheading team management and engagement efforts, implementing change management strategies, and resolving conflicts.Providing career growth opportunities and identifying and leveraging team members\' strengths.Excelling in stakeholder engagement by coordinating all communication, articulating expectations, timelines, requirements, and dependencies.Ensuring a smooth flow of information across all parties involved in projects.Leading Daily Stand-Ups (DSUs) and weekly cadence calls for multiple projects, fostering alignment and effective communication within an agile framework.Conducting training needs analysis and developing strategies that align with business goals and learner needs.Maximizing return on investment from learning experiences, enhancing program reach, promoting work-learning fusion, and ensuring durable learning outcomes.Overseeing the design and development of learning programs across various formats, ensuring adherence to instructional design best practices and compliance requirements.Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team, encouraging innovation, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Bachelor of arts

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  Postgraduate Diploma, Instructional Design